Sacramento Injury Attorney Blog

Last year's Portola Valley fatal bicycle accident has now resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver involved in the collision and his employer. The truck versus bicycle accident occurred last November and ended in the death of a 47-year-old Los Altos Hills woman.

The truck driver and his company have now counter-sued, seeking indemnity from San Mateo County. The suit alleged that the accident was "caused by a dangerous condition on public property created on or maintained by the County of San Mateo." A representative of the company notes "The road is poorly designed and can be a 'trap for bicyclists."

If you or a loved one has been injured seriously injured in an accident, it is critical to contact an experienced California personal injury attorney to explore your options and seek compensation for your harm.

Several different sources of fault may exist for one accident, each leading to different theories and avenues of recovery. In some cases, driver error may be to blame. In others, an employer may have negligently hired a driver, or may push drivers to perform under unsafe conditions. And in others, such as is alleged here, roadway design or maintenance may have a direct correlation to an accident.

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A Monterey big rig accident on Highway 101 resulted in minor injuries, as well as major delays. The California truck accident occurred early Friday morning near Espinoza Road.

If you have been injured in a truck accident, contact a California truck accident lawyer immediately to protect your rights and begin investigating the factors involved.

Here, a truck loaded with thousands of pounds of vegetables overturned, leading to one highway lane being closed while crews clean up the site. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

While no one was seriously injured in this big rig accident, it is important to keep in mind the potential for danger when trucks lose control. Because of the sheer magnitude of force behind an 18-wheeler, when a big rig loses traction on a slippery road, or its brakes fails on a decline, or its driver has to maneuver quickly to avoid colliding with another vehicle, serious and even fatal injuries can occur.

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A Fresno school bus accident occurred Thursday morning after a woman driving a car rear-ended the bus. Six students from Central High School, west campus, were taken to the hospital with injuries. The car driver was also hospitalized and in being investigated for being under the influence of narcotics, potentially facing DUI charges as a result of this accident.

In California and throughout the United States, drunk driving is the leading cause of auto accidents. 40% of traffic related deaths are the direct result of driver intoxication. Victims injured face medical bills, emotional distress, physical pain and lost wages. If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, it is important to contact an experienced Sacramento drunk driving accident lawyer to help protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.

Many times accident victims are unaware of the extent of their injuries until several days or even weeks have passed. As a result, it is essential to document the circumstances surrounding the accident and begin an investigation into what happened while the details are fresh in everyone's minds.

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A California jury returned $18 million jury verdict for a woman after she was hit by a car while jogging. The jury determined that the City of Sacramento was negligent in failing to place a crosswalk warning sign at the dangerous s-turn. Cathy Liu, a doctor at the University of California suffered major brain injuries as a result of the injury.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact an experienced Sacramento car accident lawyer immediately to investigate the incident and determine the different factors involved. In many cases, several different issues arise other than driver error.

Here, a jury determined that the City of Sacramento was at fault due to roadway negligence. Roadway negligence includes such things as a city's failure to install appropriate signage, improper lighting and excessive foliage or debris. When a city creates or allows dangerous roadway conditions to exist that lead to a car accident, the municipality may be held liable and required to compensate those injured.

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